MAKINEX MS-100 Operator’s Manual Rev0919 Page 8 of 15
5. Pour in correct amount of water for desired mix quality (refer to Levelling Compound
manufacturer’s recommendations).
6. Festool® Stirrer: Make sure Stirrer is
switched to High Gear ‘2’ and Variable
Speed Dial is set to ‘1’.
Collomix® Mixer and Makinex Electric
Mixer: Make sure Mixer is switched to low
speed.
7. Plug in Stirrer/Mixer to Mains Power.
8. Press Trigger to turn ‘ON’ Stirrer/Mixer and lock in Trigger.
9. Start adding Bags of Levelling Compound one at a time whilst using the section lid to
encapsulate the dust in the bucket.
10. Festool® Stirrer: After 2/3 of Levelling
Compound has been added to the mix
start to increase the Variable Speed Dial.
Collomix® Mixer and Makinex Electric
Mixer: Leave speed on low setting.
11. Festool® Stirrer: After final Bag of
Levelling Compound has been added
turn Speed Dial to Maximum Power.
Collomix® Mixer and Makinex Electric
Mixer: After final bag of Levelling Compound
has been added switch drill to high speed.
12. During mixing, wait for 30 seconds as the compound is being mixed; turn ‘OFF’
Stirrer/Mixer temporarily and scrape off any excess powder that has gathered around the
top of the bucket.
(For the Festool® Stirrer: Turn speed dial to ‘1’ before switching ‘OFF’ at the Trigger, then
disconnect from mains power.)
13. Switch Stirrer/Mixer back ‘ON’ and return to Maximum Power until Levelling Compound is
mixed to a lump-free consistency.
14. Festool® Stirrer: Once equal
consistency has been achieved turn
down Variable Speed Dial to ‘1’ and
switch ‘OFF’ Stirrer at the Trigger.
Collomix® Mixer and Makinex Electric
Mixer: Once equal consistency has been
achieved turn off the Mixer.
15. Unplug Stirrer/Mixer from Power Supply; wind-up the Power Cord on the MS-100 Handle.